I have been teaching for almost 20 years so I know how stressful and draining teaching can be. I see new teachers trying to do it all. Coming in early, staying late, having students in their classroom at lunch and then going home and working a few more hours. By the time ... READ the POST
Blended Learning in the Science Classroom using the stations model
Blended learning is where you combine the benefits of online learning with traditional teaching. Students learn part of the information online and part of it through interactions with the teacher and fellow students. The purpose of blended learning is to increase student ownership of how they ... READ the POST
Genius Hour for Middle School- How to Make it Work
This year I incorporated Genius Hour into my 8th grade physical science class. It was a learning experience for both me and my students. The first semester was spent figuring things out. There were many amazing moments and many failures. Trying to figure out the logistics of keeping ... READ the POST